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Collections. 



We are indebted to R. W. G. Frith, Esq/Jbr a fine young 

 buck of Cervus Elaphoides, Hodgs, about three years old, for 

 transmission to collections in England, as well as for a very 

 healthy Baloo-Soor, and three specimens of Ciconia Luco- 

 cephala, Gm. 



The latter soon became acquainted with the garden to 

 which they were first introduced on their arrival in Calcutta, 

 and always returned to it at sunset from the various 

 ponds about the neighbourhood, which they visited during 

 the day. Their singular appearance in Calcutta attracted 

 attention, and being perfectly tame they were soon exposed 

 to injuries; one had its wing broken by a dog, another 

 was killed by some mischievous person, and the third, 

 since these accidents befel its companions refuses to fly, 

 and remains constantly with the wounded bird. The 

 Benturong alluded to page 410, has also been kindly placed 

 at our disposal by Mr. Delanougerede : it is perfectly 

 tame and in good health. We are only awaiting favourable 

 opportunity of transmitting these animals to England. We 

 have also to acknowledge the kindness of Edward O'Riley 

 Esq., of Moulmein, in forwarding, and that of Capt. R. S. 

 Ross, of the steamer Hoogly, in taking charge of two civit cats 

 for us. These unfortunately both died on board the steam- 

 er in coming from Moulmein, it is supposed, from having 

 been both confined in the same cage. Had they reached 

 us safe, they would have proved an interesting addition 

 to the other animals which we hope shortly to be able to 

 forward to England, for the Zoological Society's collec- 

 tion, or that of its President, the Earl of Derby. 



We have also the pleasure to state, that Capt. Gordon, 

 Political Agent at Moneypore, (whom we took the liberty of 

 addressing on the subject,) has kindly undertaken to pro- 

 cure for the scientific world, live specimens of Cervus frontalis, 



